Meaning
aware, conscious
- fully aware or cognizant of something
- originating from conscious mental activity
In a sentence
Siamo consci della gravità della situazione economica attuale.
We are aware of the gravity of the current economic situation.
Il dirigente ha preso la decisione, conscio delle possibili conseguenze.
The manager made the decision, conscious of the possible consequences.
Non tutti erano consci dell'importanza di quel momento storico.
Not everyone was aware of the importance of that historical moment.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| conscio | masculine · singular |
| conscia | feminine · singular |
| consci | masculine · plural |
| consce | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formal: 'consapevole' is much more common in everyday speech.
- Takes the preposition 'di' before nouns or infinitives: 'conscio dei rischi'.